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Cerro GordoIL
A town of 1,349. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
Photo: User:Visviva · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,349
−6.2% since 2010
Median home value
$109K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
173
A commuter town
What makes Cerro Gordo stand out
The thing Cerro Gordo does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,349 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Cerro Gordo’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Live in Cerro Gordo? Is a B for health right?
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Weather
Forecast →88°
Mostly Cloudy
H 89° · L 59°
Local news
All →- Cerro Gordo vs Sullivan - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Highlights - Cerro Gordo High School - Cerro Gordo, ILNFHS Network · Sep 27
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cerro Gordo. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Cerro Gordo
Most working residents leave Cerro Gordo for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Decatur (25%), Champaign (9%) and Monticello (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Cerro Gordo4%
Decatur25%
Champaign9%
Monticello7%
Springfield4%
22 mi
median commute distance
173
jobs based in Cerro Gordo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Cerro Gordo has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring42–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Cerro Gordo beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
5 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Cerro Gordo | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.6% |
St. Marys Hospital
11.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
59th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
Homes in Cerro Gordo sell for about $170K
The median sale price was $170,000 in May 2026.
$170Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Cerro Gordo for work
Where Cerro Gordo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
173jobs based in Cerro Gordo
4%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Cerro Gordo
Village in Illinois, United States
Cerro Gordo, nicknamed Fat Hill, is a town in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,316 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,316
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- ZIP code
- 61818
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